 | | TV Tuner For PCAll of these are possible thanks to the development of TV tuner for PC. With this technology, you will be able to watch your favorite shows on your PC and will save you the hassle of installing converters and connecting different cables on your PC. You will just have to plug the PC tuner in your USB port and with a little software configuration, you are now set to watch you're favorite shows and even have the option to record or save your favorite TV episodes.
Here are some of the top models of tuner available in the market:
1. Pinnacle TV/tuner USB 2.0 PCTV DVB-S Sat Pro 450E
The PCTV Sat Pro 450E card is a USB 2.0 TV tuner that lets you watch, record and Time Shift digital satellite TV (DVB-S) on the PC. You can watch TV full-screen with a mobile, sizeable window on your PC or record your favorite TV shows directly onto your hard drive in MPEG-2 native format or DivX format. You can also use the EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) to programme punctual or recurring recordings and benefit from ultra-fast Teletext with an unlimited number of pages. Remote control is included for even more user-friendliness.
General:
·Device Type - DVB-S receiver
·Enclosure Type - External
·Interface Type - Hi-Speed USB
·Localization - French, Italian, Spanish
·Compatibility - PC
·Type - Power adapter
·Form Factor - External
Video:
·Digital Video Format - MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX
·Audio Input Support - Standard
·Features - Remote control, time shift function, teletext
Audio Input:
·Type - Power adapter
·Sound Input Mode - Stereo
·Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces - 1 x satellite antenna - input - F connector
Software / System Requirements:
·OS Required - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
·Peripheral / Interface Devices - CD-ROM, PCI slot, DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card, DirectX 8.0 compatible graphics card
·System Requirements Details - Pentium 4 - RAM 256 MB - HD 5 GB
2. PCTV-PENDRIVE TVTUNER
No matter where you are, this PC TV Pendrive DVB lets you enjoy high quality digital entertainment on your notebook or desktop PC. Features include instant recording for recording digitally, TV with time shifting and much more.
More than a receiver, this PC TV Pendrive can record your favorite programs into your PC and never miss a moment. With the Multi-Video Input cable you can watch your favorite DVDs, VHS tapes or camcorder movies right on your computer.
Features/Specifications:
·PCTV PenDrive USB 2.0 TV Tuner With Video Input
General Features:
·Silicon Tuner
·Support TV system NTSC/PAL B, G, D, K, I, M, N
·Video and S-Video input
·TV input
·Audio input (RCA L/R)
·USB 2.0 connection
·Remote sensor
·Switches your PC to TV in Full Screen
·Auto scan 125 Cable TV channels
·Auto scan 70 Antenna TV Channels
·Full TV Frequency range for CATV/VHF/UHF
·Localize TV channel Tables
·Channel renames
·Channel fine tune
·Channel resorting
Advance TV Functions:
·Teletext
·Time-Shifting
·Schedule Recording
·Recording TV program
·Screen Capture
·Personal TV Channel List setting
·Friendly channel scan
·Remote controller included
Video Capture Functions:
·Video input source for Composite & S-Video
·Left and Right Audio channel input
·Supports YUV data format
·Screen Capture
·Recording Composite & S-VHS program
·Capture Still and Motion Video Image
·Easily take your captured files / photos anywhere and share with your friends by transferring to VCD / DVD format
Regulatory Approvals:
·FCC
·CE |
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| Information Security: Principles and Practice (Hardcover)
by Mark Stamp |  | As businesses and consumers become more dependent on complex multinational information systems, the need to understand and devise sound information security systems has never been greater. This title takes a practical approach to information security by focusing on real-world examples. While not sidestepping the theory, the emphasis is on developing the skills and knowledge that security and information technology students and professionals need to face their challenges.
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (October 28, 2005)
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
Paperback: 416 pages | About the Book:
The book is organized around four major themes:- Cryptography: classic cryptosystems, symmetric key cryptography, public key cryptography, hash functions, random numbers, information hiding, and cryptanalysis
- Access control: authentication and authorization, password-based security, ACLs and capabilities, multilevel and multilateral security, covert channels and inference control, BLP and Biba's models, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Protocols: simple authentication protocols, session keys, perfect forward secrecy, timestamps, SSL, IPSec, Kerberos, and GSM
- Software: flaws and malware, buffer overflows, viruses and worms, software reverse engineering, digital rights management, secure software development, and operating systems security
Additional features include numerous figures and tables to illustrate and clarify complex topics, as well as problems-ranging from basic to challenging-to help readers apply their newly developed skills. A solutions manual and a set of classroom-tested PowerPoint(r) slides will assist instructors in their course development. Students and professors in information technology, computer science, and engineering, and professionals working in the field will find this reference most useful to solve their information security issues.
An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department. | About the Author:
MARK STAMP, PHD, is Professor of Computer Science, San Jose State University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate-level information security courses. In addition to his experience gained in private industry and academia, Dr. Stamp has seven years' experience working as a cryptanalyst at the U.S. National Security Agency. | Book Reviews:
"Information Security: Principles and Practice presents information security concepts and practices insightfully in an easily comprehensible style. Although primarily intended as a college course resource, this book will appeal also to many security professionals. Highly recommended." (CHOICE, April 2006)
"The book is well suited for beginners, and contains enough introductory material on a variety of topics." (Computing Reviews.com, January 9, 2006) |
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